Online Scheduling, Sleep Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Phone: 509.837.1799
| Status | Allied Health |
|---|---|
| Group | Astria Medical Group |
| Organization | Astria Health |
| Master of Science | University of South Alabama |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Washington State University |
Sara McDonald, AGNP, is an adult-gerontology nurse practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. Sara and the sleep medicine team provide personalized care to help patients identify sleep problems, improve sleep quality, and protect their overall health. Her services include:
Sleep apnea is a potentially serious condition in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. Without treatment, sleep apnea and other sleep disorders can affect cardiovascular health and may increase the risk of stroke, diabetes, depression and other health problems.
Common signs of sleep apnea may include loud snoring, interrupted breathing during sleep, or feeling tired even after a full night's sleep.
If you are having trouble sleeping or experiencing symptoms of sleep apnea, your healthcare provider may refer you to Sara McDonald and the Astria Health Sleep Medicine Center for further evaluation.
To help determine the cause of sleep-related problems and identify the best treatment plan, Sara may recommend a home sleep study or an overnight study at the Astria Health Sleep Medicine Center, accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
A sleep study is a noninvasive overnight exam that monitors your sleep and looks for disruptions in normal sleep patterns. Depending on the type of study, it may measure:
The results provide important information that can help identify a sleep disorder and guide a treatment plan designed for you.
Talk with your healthcare provider if you are experiencing ongoing sleep problems, loud snoring or daytime fatigue. A referral to Astria Health Sleep Medicine may be the first step toward better sleep and better health.
You can now schedule an appointment with this provider online. Click the button below to get started. In the case of some providers, the office may need to call you.
